Member User Manual

Member User
Manual
© Mike Shane
© Geoffrey Schmid
© Ruth Hoyt
© Diana Rebman
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Contents
About NANPA . ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2
Advocacy & Conservation ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4
Education & Learning . ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5
Connections .. ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 6
News/Information.. ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 7
Helping Your Business ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8
Recognition & Inspiration ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 9
Discounts ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10
NANPA Foundation ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 11
Make the Most of Your Membership
1. Get Started
3. Get Involved
Visit www.nanpa.org/members.php and
 LOGIN to complete or update your
member profile
 ACCESS members-only resources
such as the online member directory
and the document library
 VOLUNTEER to serve on a NANPA
2. Get Connected
 SUBSCRIBE to the NANPA News Blog
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
to receive the latest information
about nature photography and
NANPA.
 FIND a listing of upcoming programs.
 CONNECT with other members
through Facebook, Facebook Group,
Instagram, LinkedIn or Google+ to
share knowledge and photos.
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committee.
LEAD a Meetup group.
SHARE your knowledge, skills or
learnings with others by authoring a
blog post.
PRESENT a NANPA webinar.
HELP advance nature photography
by supporting the NANPA Foundation’s initiatives.
Contact [email protected] for more information on member benefits or to
get involved with one of the above opportunities.
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Connecting the Nature Photography Community
Our Mission
NANPA promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation, and environmental protection.
NANPA provides information, education, inspiration and opportunity
for all persons interested in nature photography.
NANPA fosters excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of our endeavors and especially encourages responsible photography in the
wild.
We are committed to keeping nature photography vital and thriving
by helping nature photographers adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Whether you are just starting out or nature photography has been a
lifetime hobby or profession, NANPA membership can enhance your
nature photography experience.
“I think the best thing about being
a NANPA member is the ability to
connect with nature photographers all around the country and
learn from them. There are so
many talented photographers
who belong to NANPA.”
— Lee Hoy, Texas
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Who Belongs to NANPA
Level of Photography by NANPA Members
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Intermediate/Advanced
40%
37%
Part-time Professional
26%
Full-time Professional
21%
Amateur/Novice
6%
Educator
1%
Photo Agent
0%
Photo Editor/Publisher
0%
Other
1%
Gender of Members
Fema le, 28.4%
Ma l e, 71.6%
Female
Male
Camera System Used by NANPA Members
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Canon
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
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40%
37%
Nikon
Sony
35%
29%
1%
Pentax
0%
Fuji
0%
Panasonic
0%
Contax
0%
Hasselblad
0%
Olympus
0%
Leica
0%
Other
1%
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Advocacy & Conservation
NANPA is the one organization that advocates for nature photographers.
The organization has promoted the interests of nature photography and
its members on a range of topics including:
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Copyright and intellectual property rights of photographers, most recently through a class action filed against Google regarding the
Google Books project
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Photographer rights for parks and public lands including working with
the US Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service and US Forest Service
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Drone photography regulation
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Photographer ethics
NANPA’s support of conservation and the environment through photography can be found in:
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Member projects
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Bio blitz / photo swarm through NANPA’s Meetup program
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Awareness through photography supporting critical habitat and species preservation
EXAMPLE: Code of Ethics for Nature Photographers
A recent article in an online journal laments what the author describes
as a new era of overzealous, trigger-happy wildlife photographers who
are willing to harass a tigress and her cubs in hopes of getting that magical shot. The author suggests that what society needs is a code of conduct — a list of dos and don’ts for photographers as they attempt to capture the natural world.
NANPA has had such a code of conduct from its very earliest years — the
Code of Ethical Field Practices. The organization has maintained a strong
commitment to ethical practices in wildlife and nature photography and
to the preservation of our natural environment.
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Education & Learning
Nature photographers of all levels will find learning opportunities through
NANPA to help them become better photographers and improve their
photography business. Our programs cover a wide range of interests and
are presented by experienced professionals within their respective fields.
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
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Summit— National conference delivering nearly 30 sessions designed
to enhance your photography skills and your photography business.
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Regional Events—Regional events are field workshops taking place
over a long weekend led by NANPA professional members.
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Webinars—Online education on topics to enhance your photography
skills and business. Subjects pertain to amateur and professional photographers—and everyone in between. Email suggestions for topics or
speakers– either yourself or someone good you’ve heard recently.
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Meetup Groups—A way to connect locally, Meetup groups have been
formed throughout the US. These monthly gatherings may be photographic outings or simply nature photographers together for coffee to
talk about nature photography experiences. Look for a group in your
area on the Meetup site.
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Member-led Workshops and Seminars—Many NANPA members offer
workshops and seminars throughout North America. NANPA provides a
listing of those on our website. Sign up for one or include yours on the
calendar. Visit http://nanpa.org/cgi-bin/calendar/nanpa/WebEvent.
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NANPA News Blog—Read/subscribe to NANPA’s news blog for stories
behind fellow photographers’ pictures, member profiles, new techniques and tips for enhancing your photographs, and updates on current photography projects. Submit a blog post to share your ideas,
photography tips or information about current projects. Click here for
instructions on authoring and submitting a post.
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Connections
NANPA provides access to the largest group of nature photography
professionals and enthusiasts in North America.
Meet like-minded people and share favorite photography shooting
sites, techniques, photos and resources through in-person and online
networking opportunities. Find and connect with friends and colleagues. Share locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
through conferences, Meetups and workshops.
Ways to Connect with Other Members
Social Media Sites
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Facebook—Search NANPA at www.facebook.com and
“like” us
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Facebook Group—Join NANPA’s Facebook Group to
learn what others are shooting and learning
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LinkedIn—Search for NANPA in Groups on
www.linkedin.com
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Google+ - Search for NANPA in Google+
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Instagram—Follow NANPA on Instagram
Online Member Directory—Log into the NANPA website and
click on the Online Member Directory to search for colleagues
near you or near where you are going. Ask for shooting location
recommendations.
Conferences & Workshops—Check the NANPA website for an upcoming listing of events
NANPA News Blog—Share your comments and thoughts on our
latest blog postings
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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News & Information
NANPA shares news and updates with its members to help them stay upto-date with all that is important in the world of nature photography. As a
member, you will receive NANPA e-News, our monthly electronic newsletter and occasional emails with updates on topics of interest in between
newsletters.
The newly redesigned NANPA website is also an invaluable resource for
updates on what is happening in nature photography and NANPA.
The NANPA News Blog contains information for the members, by the
members, and provides opportunities for responses and comments.
News Streams
eNews—Monthly e-newsletter. Members are automatically subscribed.
NANPA News Blog—Click here to subscribe to the blog. Click here to
submit a blog post for publishing. Click here for instructions on authoring
and submitting a post (anyone can do this).
NANPA
Social Media Sites
 Facebook—Follow NANPA on Facebook
 Facebook Group—Join NANPA’s Facebook Group
 LinkedIn—Search for NANPA in Groups on www.linkedin.com
 Google+ - Search for NANPA in Google+
 Instagram—Follow NANPA on Instagram—NANPA_org
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Helping Your Business
For our professional photographer members, and those who aspire to be,
NANPA provides a number of resources designed to help the nature photographer’s business.
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Education
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Webinars on topics such as “Making Money in Nature Photography”
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Advance Your Business-Pro Day workshop in conjunction with
the Nature Photography Summit
Marketing of Your Events
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Event calendar on NANPA website
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Discounted mailing list rental for direct promotion
Opportunities to Share Your Expertise
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Lead a Regional Field Event or webinar (Submit proposal)
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Submit a blog post about your work
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Speak at the 2017 Nature Photography Summit (Submit)
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Organize a local Meetup group or lead an outing
Discounts on business tools such as websites and business proposal
kits
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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Recognition & Inspiration
As a member of NANPA, your commitment to nature photography is easily
recognized. As a member, you can also submit an image to the NANPA website and enter our annual Showcase competitions.
Winning Showcase photos are published on our website and in Expressions,
an annual book which is distributed to all NANPA members and which has
become an invaluable resource for many photo editors.
Sign up for a portfolio review at Summit meetings. These provide professional critiques of your work for continued improvement.
Showcase competition—Showcase is NANPA’s annual photo competition.
Entries are accepted in August and September. Winning submissions are
published in Expressions.
Expressions—Published each February, this online book contains the winning entries of our annual Showcase competition. Printed copies of Expressions can be purchased at www.nanpa.org.
Portfolio Review—Reviews are available at Summit meetings. Check out
the Summit schedule for details.
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
Share Your Work—Tell NANPA members about the story behind your photos, share a photography tip, or give us the latest information about your
photography project for inclusion in the NANPA News Blog or monthly eNews.
[email protected]
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Discounts
More than 40 vendors offer discounts on their products, services and
workshops to NANPA members. Below is a list of the categories of discounts available.
Click here for a complete list or to find the codes needed to receive the
discounts, log onto the NANPA website with your username and password and click on Vendor/Workshop Discounts.
Business Documents
Health Insurance
Camera Equipment Insurance
Magazines
Computer:
Photo Gear & Supplies
Data Storage
Photo Tours
Software & Applications
Shipping
Website Services
Travel Insurance
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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The NANPA Foundation
The NANPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
whose mission is to advance awareness of and appreciation for nature
through photography.
The Foundation focuses on using the camera to educate the public on
how to better care for the environment. It:
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Supports NANPA educational programs and NANPA's Student Scholarship Program
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Provides educational programs for youth about nature photography
and the environment
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Supports building and maintaining of Refuge Blinds in the U.S. with
financial help from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How To Donate
Online—http://nanpafoundation.org/donations/
By Mail—Make checks payable to NANPA Foundation and mail to:
NANPA Foundation
6382 Charleston Road
Alma, IL 62807
USA
NANPA
6382 Charleston Rd.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations to the NANPA Foundation may be tax-deductible.
Please contact your tax advisor for details.
Alma, IL 62807
618.547.7616
[email protected]
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North American Nature Photography Association
6382 Charleston Rd.
Alma, IL 62807
USA
618.547.7616
www.nanpa.org • [email protected]
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